Cool
Average highs are around -12°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Canada in December
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-12°C
Rain
52mm
Sun
1.5h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December-12°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December52mm average rain
December is close to Canada's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December1.5 hours average sun
December is one of Canada's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December0°C average sea
December is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaMay to July
Sea temperatures are usually near 2°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December24 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.